Anna Smyrk strides into Autumn with liberating new single ‘The Runner’
Press Release
Anna Smyrk has an exquisite ability to match a muscular indie pop instrumentation with her melodic vocals that are filled with witty, self-deprecatory observations on the human condition’ – Arun Kendall, Backseat Mafia
‘soul-stirring’ – Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J Unearthed
‘refreshingly honest lyrics’ – Lauren, Sounds of Oz
Off the back of her blistering performance at Port Fairy Folk Festival, Anna Smyrk is back with an upbeat indie-pop track ‘The Runner’, out Friday 17 March. ‘The Runner’ and previous single ‘I Don’t Want to Meet Your Mother’ are both lifted from an upcoming EP, recorded in Nashville with award-winning producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (Lucy Dacus), filled with her trademark vulnerability and catchy vocals. To celebrate, Anna and her all star-band of Alex Burkoy (Tinpan Orange), Holly Thomas (Quivers, Husky, Freya Josephine Hollick) and Loz Irwin Ray (Belly Savalas) will grace the stages Port Fairy Folk Festival, Picnic in the Paddock, and supporting Australian rock icon Tim Rogers.
‘The Runner’ captures the excitement of her new collaboration with producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore, its fierce energy carrying the ear-wormy hooks, adding a fearlessness to the fiery lyrics. “Everything came together really quickly on this one. The producers and I just clicked as soon as I walked into the studio and a few hours later we had the track.” says Anna.
The queen of daring you to dance to her deep and meaningful thoughts, ‘The Runner’ is“a song about trying to overcome a fear of letting people get close, that fight or flight instinct that can lead to self-sabotaging a relationship. So it’s a deep self-examination, but I hope it’s also a bit of a banger. We tried to go for a feel-good vibe that makes you want to jump around, or maybe even go for a jog yourself.”
